rayar3

Hi there, just picked up a 2000 2-door 4.0 auto with 114k, no rust, and stock. I had a 2006 TJ I bought new that I sold last year and I always wanted an XJ. This will be a toy and I'm trying to figure out what mods to do first. I think it has a D35 (TJ had a D44) but it came with a factory trans cooler and tow package. Not sure if it's LSD either. Primarily a camping/tow truck for me and hoping to wheel it a bit on my days off. So far I picked up a 4 hole switch panel for cheap and Ill do the high idle mod for the eventual lights and winch. Not sure what lift yet but it needs some new rims bad! Hopefully I'll gain some knowledge here!

XJwonders

Put up a picture of the rear axle and we can help ya identify it.

Welcome to the forum

Ianf406

Welcome to Cherokee forum man! What size lift are you thinking?

rayar3

I'm thinking 3-4ish but I want drivability first and foremost. Since it's a new to me Jeep I'm going to do all the regular mx to it first, then throw some alloys on it (looking for Alcoas from the 03-06 TJ's) and enjoy it. Then since I'm paranoid about rust I'm going to protect the underside with sliders and some line-x, probably white just a few inches up the sides.

Thinking Clayton but I'm opening up a can of worms. Mod some D44's, go Super35? And I think the front 30 isn't a HD? I ordered the build sheet from Chrysler to see what gears. Fingers crossed for 3.73's but if it gets lifted it's going to 4.10's minimum.

Basically I want a nice mall crawler!

LanesRide

Wow, that thing is really nice looking!

Heres my GFs 99 2 door

http://www.flickr.com/photos/106162204@N04/12171218935/
Let us know if you ever want to hit some trails

1ATony

Welcome to the site.

Tony

rayar3

Thanks for all the welcomes! Yeah I'd like to find some places to wheel in CT. I know they have a Jeep show near me in Somers every Labor Day or around then, but I've never been. Thinking about looking into a local club but for now since it's stock there's no point.

rayar3

D35 with 3.55's as I suspected. Got the build sheet today:

Sales Code Description
M5 Prem Cloth Hi-Back Bucket Seats
AZ Agate
AA3 SE Value Group
ADL Skid Plate Group
AJK Convenience Group
APAS Monotone Paint
AWS Smoker's Group
A20P 4.0L Engine(ERH)/4Sp Auto Trans(DGS
BASS 124 Amp Alternator
BCDS 500 Amp Maintenance Free Battery
BGK 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
CADP High Back Bucket Seats
CBWS Highline Door Trim Panel
CDBS Reclining Front Seats
CFMS Rear Fold w/Removable Cushion Seat
CGGS Traveling Inboard Seat Belt Buckle
CGWS Next Generation Front Air Bags
CKAS Carpets - Floor and Cargo Area
CKNS Cargo Compartment Carpet
CKTS Cargo Tie Down Loops
CKXS Plastic Liftgate Trim Panel
CLE Front & Rear Floor Mats
CSRS Passenger Assist Handles
CSSS Lift Gate Assist Handle
CUFS Full Length Floor Console
CUXP Front & Rear Ash Trays
DGB All 4-Speed Automatic Transmissions
DGSS 4-Speed Automatic AW4 Transmission
DHAP Lock-Up Torque Converter
DHNS Command-Trac Part Time 4WD System
DHSP Floor Mount Automatic Shift Lever
DJKP Dana 30/181MM Front Axle
DMDP 3.55 Rear Axle Ratio
DRMP Dana 35C/194MM Rear Axle
EAAC All Engines
ERH 4.0L I6 Power Tech Engine
GBBS Tinted Windshield Glass
GCBS Front Door Tinted Glass
GEDS Tinted Rr Drs/Qtr/Liftgate Glass
GFAS Rear Window Defroster
GNAS Rear View Day/Night Mirror
GTZP Power Mirrors, Fold-Away
GVBC All Vehicles W/Power Mirrors
HAAP Air Conditioning
HGDS Deluxe Insulation Group
JAZS Analog Instrument Cluster
JBFS Instrument Panel Black Bezel
JCDS 100 MPH Primary Speedometer
JHAS Var Intermittent Windshield Wipers
JHBP Rear Window Wiper/Washer
JJAP Cigar Lighter
JJBS Dual Note Electric Horns
JJJS 12V Auxiliary Power Outlet
KDPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - CH
KGPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - JE
KRPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - BADGE - 4
KTPS RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - JEEP
KYPP RADIANT SILVER MET. C/C - 4.0L
K28S Delete Bodyside Molding
K3ZS BLACK - FENDER FLARES
LAJS Headlamps On Warning Chimes
LCKS Front Dome Lamp
LDBP Cargo Compartment Lamp
LMAS Halogen Headlamps
LPSS CHMSL Lamp
MBJS Black Front Bumper
MBKS Black Front Bumper End Caps
MBNS Black Rear Bumper
MBSS Black Rear Bumper End Caps
MCAS Front Bumper Guards
MDA Front License Plate Bracket
MFAS Black Headlamp Bezels
MFFS Black Grille
MHAS Black Windshield Moldings
MMCS Rear Qtr Solid Window Insert
MMGS Belt Moldings
MMKS Body Color Drip Trough Molding
MNAS Black Door Handles
MNJS Black License Plate Brow
MUKS Silver/Chrome Badging
MWGP Roof Rack
NAE California Emissions
NBKS EVAP Control System
NBN Northeastern States Tracking
NBVP Low Emission Vehicle (LEV)
NFAS 20 Gallon Fuel Tank
NHMP Speed Control
PW1 Stone White Clear Coat
QW1S Stone White C/C
RAAC All Radio Equipped Vehicles
RASS AM/FM Cassette Radio
RCRP 4 Speakers
RDDS Fixed Long Mast Antenna
SBAS Power Steering
SCGP Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
SDAS Normal Duty Suspension
SHAS Front Stabilizer Bar
SHCS Rear Stabilizer Bar
SUAP Tilt Steering Column
TBB Full Size Spare Tire
TBLS Inside Mounted Spare Tire
TM6S P215/75R15 BSW Wrangler AP Tires
TZAP Goodyear Brand Tires
WJDS 15X7.0 Styled Steel Wheels
WKBP Matching Spare Wheel
WLYC All Steel Wheels
XCYS Upgraded OBD-II Connectors
XEA Tow Hooks
XEEP Fuel Tank Skid Plate Shield
XEFP Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
XEUP Front Suspension Skid Plate
XJFS Tethered Fuel Filler Cap
XPFS Protective Coating and Remover
YAAS Build To U.S. Mkt. Specifications

rayar3

It was pointed out to me that I don't have 25 posts and that I can't rightfully sell in the for sale section. I thought I'd update the status of my XJ.

9th post, ah ah ah.

rayar3

Since buying my XJ about a year ago I've put on about 4000 miles.

10, 10 posts! Ah ah ah!

rayar3

I owned an 06 TJ and was/am a lifetime member of Jeep Forum (before they sold the site and no more lifetime memberships are available.)

I really liked the stock Alcoas on my TJ so I picked up a set of 6 for my XJ. 4 for the Jeep, and 2 for my Coleman Colorado tent camper, which will be turned into an offroad camper.

11th post! Ah ah ah! I just love counting!

rayar3

Also, since I live in CT, I am weary of rust. My jeep is rust free, but had a few spots of surface rust creeping. The drip rails were my real concern.

12th post! Ah ah ah! (Lightning bolt) (thunder sound)

rayar3

So about 2 months ago I brought my Jeep into a local bodywork business that's been around a long time. Never had him do any work for me, but for $250 he fixed the rust and blended the paint. Also did a few other things around the body. Looks like it was never there. I figured my time and supplies would be about the same and I know I wouldn't have done such a nice job. Now no threat of rust and since I don't drive the jeep often, it'll hooefully stay that way.

13!!! Ah ah ah.

rayar3

So now I'm just shopping around for a lift kit. I may piece one together, not sure. I haven't bought tires for the rims because I'm not sure of the direction I want to go. I'm not afraid of keeping the CG a little lower and opening up the wheel wells for tire clearance. Definitely open to opinions.

14th post! Ah ah ah.

rayar3

I'm really not trying to be annoying but for some reason some random member with close to 25,000 posts since joining messaged me twice said that I need to follow the rules. I think I can make it through 10 more posts. I wish I had something more constructive to say.

15th post, ah ah ah.